Push to reign in data centers in Joliet, across Illinois | The Chicago Report
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Illinois lawmaker on megaproject bill, AI regulation | The Chicago Report
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Illinois bill cracks down on students found guilty of sex assault | The Chicago Report
Schools in Illinois could be required to kick out students found guilty of sexual assault if a bill passes the state legislature.
Schools in Illinois could be required to kick out students found guilty of sexual assault if a bill passes the state legislature.
What to know about the hantavirus as passengers return to US | The Chicago Report
As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.
As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.
Could a gas tax break help drivers amid surging prices? | The Chicago Report
President Trump said he wants to suspend the nation's gas tax to provide relief for drivers amid surging oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump said he wants to suspend the nation's gas tax to provide relief for drivers amid surging oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Could Chicago host back-to-back DNCs? | The Chicago Report
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
Jose Melesio: Cubs fan visiting Los Angeles dies in hit-and-run crash
A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.
A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.
CPD officer laid to rest • Meta can read DMs • Officer's gun stolen at school
These are the top stories in Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories in Fox 32's Week in Review.
Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here. Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field. But has that ship sailed?
The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here. Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field. But has that ship sailed?
Will the state senate sign off on Mega Projects bill? | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
Bartholomew laid to rest, Meta reads DMs & Bears stadium battle | Week in Review
On this episode of "Week In Review:" A final salute to Officer John Bartholomew, the search for Kianna Galvin and the battle over the Bears' new stadium. We also dive into Meta's major privacy changes, the upcoming Obama Presidential Center opening, and the heartwarming story of cross-town rivals bonded by a kidney donation.
On this episode of "Week In Review:" A final salute to Officer John Bartholomew, the search for Kianna Galvin and the battle over the Bears' new stadium. We also dive into Meta's major privacy changes, the upcoming Obama Presidential Center opening, and the heartwarming story of cross-town rivals bonded by a kidney donation.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Why Sam Roush is key to the Bears offense, could QB Miller Moss replace Case Keenum? | The Offseason
In Episode 12 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson and Anthony Herron preview Bears Rookie Minicamp. Anthony talks about what the experience is like for rookies to take the field for the first time. Also, Big Ant has a video breakdown...highlighting Sam Roush's receiving & blocking impact and why the rookie TE will be key to the Bears offensive success. Plus, which UDFA has the best chance of standing out this weekend and is there a chance QB invite Miller Moss replaces Case Keenum?
In Episode 12 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson and Anthony Herron preview Bears Rookie Minicamp. Anthony talks about what the experience is like for rookies to take the field for the first time. Also, Big Ant has a video breakdown...highlighting Sam Roush's receiving & blocking impact and why the rookie TE will be key to the Bears offensive success. Plus, which UDFA has the best chance of standing out this weekend and is there a chance QB invite Miller Moss replaces Case Keenum?
Rookie Orientation: Recapping Day 1 Minicamp | The Offseason
Cassie Carlson and Dan Wiederer recap Day 1 of Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. What were Cassie & Dan's initial takeaways of the Bears rookie class? Also, how are the Bears challenging Logan Jones and getting him up to speed at center? Plus, how heavy is the mental load the Bears are putting on the rookies?
Cassie Carlson and Dan Wiederer recap Day 1 of Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. What were Cassie & Dan's initial takeaways of the Bears rookie class? Also, how are the Bears challenging Logan Jones and getting him up to speed at center? Plus, how heavy is the mental load the Bears are putting on the rookies?
Local police probe into Silverio Villegas Gonzalez's death | The Chicago Report
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.
We're bringing in Axios reporter Monica Eng to tell us what she's working on. Let's start with a story that broke today, Franklin Park Police is launching an investigation into the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, eight months after ICE agents shot him.